07.01.15
Johns Manville (JM), a global materials manufacturer, announced it will increase its glass microfiber capacity by early 2016 at its plant in Waterville, OH. The company’s glass microfiber products are widely used in filtration and advanced lead-acid battery applications.
“We have initiated several productivity projects and line modifications that will noticeably increase our microfiber capacity,” says Martin Kleinebrecht, marketing & portfolio management leader for JM Engineered Products. “We continue to experience a strong global demand for glass microfiber, and we fully expect this trend to continue over the next several years.”
Kleinebrecht adds that JM is exploring a number of additional investments in its glass microfiber business. The company plans to announce more details in the near future.
In addition to glass microfiber, JM manufacturers a variety of premium-quality products at the Waterville location including wet and dry chop glass fibers, single-end rovings and nonwoven fiberglass mat. These materials are used in roofing, gypsum wallboard and specialty applications, as well as in plastic reinforcement and weaving.
“We have initiated several productivity projects and line modifications that will noticeably increase our microfiber capacity,” says Martin Kleinebrecht, marketing & portfolio management leader for JM Engineered Products. “We continue to experience a strong global demand for glass microfiber, and we fully expect this trend to continue over the next several years.”
Kleinebrecht adds that JM is exploring a number of additional investments in its glass microfiber business. The company plans to announce more details in the near future.
In addition to glass microfiber, JM manufacturers a variety of premium-quality products at the Waterville location including wet and dry chop glass fibers, single-end rovings and nonwoven fiberglass mat. These materials are used in roofing, gypsum wallboard and specialty applications, as well as in plastic reinforcement and weaving.